The Twisted Tail
Restaurant · Society Hill
509 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Highlights
Southern fare, barbecue, and live blues music with creative cocktails
Southern fare, barbecue, and live blues music with creative cocktails
"The Twisted Tail is like a man cave in a Kentucky basement—one that just happens to serve good food. The Headhouse Square restaurant and whiskey joint offers snacky dishes like like smoked wings, pulled pork empanadas, and $6 half-dozen oysters during their "Social Hour," along with daily drink specials. They have live music, too, so peep their Instagram page to see who you'll listen to while sipping bourbon. photo credit: Reel Media Agency photo credit: Reel Media Agency photo credit: Reel Media Agency Food Rundown photo credit: Reel Media Agency Crawfish Mac and Cheese There's not much crawfish to be found in this skillet, but the mac and cheese is solid. A good choice to share along with some of the fried starters. photo credit: Reel Media Agency Beer Battered Cheese Curds Of all the fried goodies on the "Social Hour" menu these are the star. They're crispy and light on the outside, stretchy on the inside, and served with a tangy remoulade. Pulled Pork Empanada The pulled pork in the center is dry, the outer pastry to tough to chew, and it's lacking flavor overall. Skip 'em." - Alison B. Kessler
"Southern restaurant Twisted Tail has two fireplaces in its upstairs lounge, where it frequently hosts live music." - Ernest Owens
"This beloved Head House Square restaurant is serving a dine-in family style Thanksgiving feast from 12 pm to 10 pm on Thursday, November 28. For $55 per person, diners can choose an entrée (such as roasted Lancaster turkey, braised short rib, pineapple glazed ham, and more), served family style with sides that include (caesar salad, mashed Yukon potatoes, crispy brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, cornbread stuffing, and more). Desserts are served as a whole mini pie, which diners will have the option of either a pumpkin pie, pecan pie or apple crumb pie. Reservations are required and can be made online. The Twisted Tail is also offering their Thanksgiving dinner to go, but diners much call the the restaurant at 215-558-2471 or email ahead for pre-order." - Ernest Owens
"This is the ultimate option for those looking for smoked ribs that are perfectly complimented alongside tasty shishito peppers. The Twisted Tail is a fun place with Instagram-friendly vibe and impressive portions — proving that Restaurant Week doesn’t have to be so stuffy." - Ernest Owens
"The Twisted Tail is a place that’s easy to walk into any day of the week and hear some great blues music while eating things like shrimp and grits, smoked BBQ ribs, and other Southern dishes. There’s a large bar, a handful of wooden tables, and back booths along the wall, and if you’re looking to casually drink outside, they have some outdoor seats, too. So you can park out front under the umbrellas on a sunny day, order some smoked wings, and let the tangy glaze and guitar riffs make your night. " - candis mclean
